Rivals of Rebirth

Chapter 11

Cocktail Party

Translated by Seafall (Cf411)

Zheng Jue became startled and glanced at Han Jin in surprise, only to see his furrowing eyebrows that seemed a little angry, but then in an instant, his expression returned to his previous indifference, “Mr. Zheng is a busy person, so I will not delay you. However, at the cocktail party at home tomorrow, I will please ask Mr. Zheng to give me face.”

Han’s cocktail party? Zheng Jue looked at Han Jin with an uncertain expression on his face. The Han family is the most unattainable existence in this circle. They are also Hong Kong’s oldest family and its uncrowned king. The invitation letter for Han’s cocktail party is hard to find. A person with such a shallow foundation like him was originally unqualified, but now that Han Jin invited him, this was undoubtedly a great temptation for him.

“The Han’s party has been like thunder for a long time. I’ll be thanking Young Master Han, it is such a great honor,” Although he said honor in his mouth, there was no trace of it on his face. He was like the coldest stone in the world. His attitude was neither humble nor overbearing, and his expression was not surprised.

Han Jin squinted at Zheng Jue with a dark glint in his eyes, “My secretary will deliver the invitation letter to Mr. Zheng this afternoon. Mr. Zheng, don’t forget to bring a female companion.”

Zheng Jue looked a little puzzled. He glanced at Han Jin but saw him caressing the back of the young man in his arms lazily. He didn’t seem to notice what he had just said, as if he was just talking casually, with no trace of expression on his face.

Zheng Jue nodded slightly and replied with a smile.

Looking at the back of Zheng Jue who was leaving, Han Jin’s expression was meaningful. The beautiful young man nestled in his arms looked up at him timidly and whispered, “Young Master Han knows Mr. Zheng?”

Zheng Jue has been very famous in the newspapers these days. He was known to be a self-made golden boy in the stock market, and a newcomer in the business. Now that he had also invested heavily in the film and television industry, this especially made his reputation soaring. It is only natural for this person to know him.

Han Jin curled the corners of his mouth slightly, with a smile that was not a smile on his face, “I know him naturally. How can anyone in this world not know him now?”

The boy pursed his lips and smiled, “Mr. Zheng has been so famous these past few days, so there must be many people who know him.”

Han Jin glanced down at the young man without a trace of emotion in his eyes, “Yes, there must be a lot.”

The young man didn’t know how to continue this conversation, so he lowered his head slightly and looked a little depressed. His name was Su Hang, and he met Han Jin through the introduction of Zhou Chengan. Although he was new to this world, he had already heard the news about the Young Master Han of the Han family. If he can really get on this one, then he will be able to fight for a few years less, but this young master is so moody. After so long, he is still trembling when facing Han Jin.

Han Jin didn’t notice the change in Su Hang’s mood at all and just kept watching Zheng Jue exit the hotel door, get into the car, and then leave completely.

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Compared with the charity dinner that day, the Han’s cocktail party on the second night was very low-key. The location was in the Han’s mansion. There was no media and no hustle and bustle. The people who came were the bigwigs of the entire Hong Kong business community. Even the female companion by their sides only has the function of quietly accompanying the vase on the sides.

Zheng Jue was like a fish in the water when he entered this place. He was a rising star in the business world of Hong Kong. At this time, the limelight was in full swing. These old foxes have some appreciation for his scrutiny, but no matter what their hearts were, they were very amiable towards him on the surface. Zheng Jue also understands his importance. He didn’t come here to be friends with these people and instead just wanted to get in touch with these people, and then integrate into this circle, so that he could spread his fists.

Because it was a business cocktail party, Zheng Jue brought Susie over this time. Susie was also very cooperative and didn’t talk much. After the opening dance, she sat in a corner.

Zheng Jue had a very pleasant conversation with them, but the person next to him turned black with anger.

Zhou Chengan walked over to Han Jin with the wine, followed his eyes, and looked at Zheng Jue, who looked bright, with a frivolous smile on the corner of his mouth, “Okay, Young Master Han, good for you. This is really the right idea.”

Han Jin frowned in disgust, “I’m not like that with him.”

“Is it really so?” Zhou Chengan’s expression was a little subtle, “What is it like with him then?”

Han Jin suddenly raised his head and drank the wine from the glass, with a slightly restless expression, “Sooner or later.”

This sentence has no beginning or end, but Zhou Chengan has been with him for a long time, and naturally, he understands what he means. He raised his glass to Han Jin with a smile and whispered, “Then I wish for Young Master Han’s wishes to come true.”

When Han Jin heard this, he raised his eyebrows and seemed to return to his previous indifferent and arrogant appearance. He put down the wine glass in his hand and walked toward Zheng Jue.

Zheng Jue was talking happily with the people but then saw that the surroundings turned quiet. He followed the sight of everyone, only to see Han Jin walking over.

The people who talked very much with Zheng Jue were all old foxes, smiling gently and kindly. In fact, they had cultivated to a high level early in the morning and had more thoughts in their hearts than anyone else. Others didn’t know how Han Jin and Zheng Jue were related, but they lived by watching each other’s movements, so they naturally came to know that Zheng Jue was able to come this time because of Han Jin’s invitation. If he could get Han Jin’s invitation, then his relationship with Han Jin would naturally not be bad.

Zheng Jue watched Han Jin walking towards this side and greeted him with a smile, “Young Master Han.”

Han Jin nodded towards Zheng Jue and greeted everyone around him in a few words, then quietly joined the conversation.

These people can be regarded as Han Jin’s elders. Although they are not as strong as the Han family, they are also the heads of major companies. Everyone got along harmoniously and warmly. Talk about the friendship between the two families, and then talk about the cooperation of their companies. For a while, it became a little warmer. This one said that he held him when he was a child, while the other said that he attended his birthday party. Han Jin also smiled and his attitude was very gentle and polite, showing the demeanor of everyone’s origin.

Han Jin mobilized the atmosphere like this and rather set Zheng Jue up on his feet. For a while, his situation was a little embarrassing. He couldn’t get in on what they said, and he couldn’t leave immediately, so he could only laugh and listen. Zheng Jue has been a human being for a long time, so the smile on his face froze a little.

While playing Tai Chi with these old men, Han Jin carefully observed Zheng Jue’s reaction, and finally ended the topic before Zheng Jue’s endurance ran out. He turned to Zheng Jue with a smile and said, “Does Mr. Zheng have time? I have some things to discuss with Mr. Zheng.”

Zheng Jue nodded in surprise. As for the others, they were all smart people. When they saw this, they all laughed and made excuses to leave. In the end, only Zheng Jue and Han Jin were left standing there.

Zheng Jue was confused, but Han Jin had a smile on his lips, “Mr. Zheng, I was rude the other day. I hope Mr. Zheng won’t mind.”

Zheng Jue’s heart skipped a beat. He didn’t know if he was talking about their meeting in the villa or their encounter yesterday.

“Haha, what’s wrong with Young Master Han?” Zheng Jue said with a dry smile.

“Mr. Zheng doesn’t want to forgive me,” Hearing Zheng Jue’s understatement, Han Jin pressed him step by step.

What more can Zheng Jue say?

“Young Master Han is serious, some trivial things are not worth mentioning. I have long forgotten.” Although he has no idea what they were talking about.

Hearing Zheng Jue’s words, Han Jin’s expression finally softened a lot, then he patted Zheng Jue’s shoulder with a smile and said, “If that’s the case, then if I invite Mr. Zheng out to play in the future, Mr. Zheng should not refuse.”

Zheng Jue felt that his tone was a little weird, but in the end, he understood that it was essential to put on a show, so he responded with a smile.

The conversation between the two can be regarded as a very pleasant conversation. Han Jin is not an ignorant dandy, on the contrary, his ability is much stronger than Zheng Jue, otherwise, he would not become the prince of the Han family in Zheng Jue’s first life. Although his origin is not as good as the Han family’s, in the end, he has a broad horizon and is much calmer than ordinary young businessmen. Therefore, after going back and forth, the two get along very harmoniously.

Until the end of the cocktail party, Han Zizhang, the head of the Han family, appeared again. His expression was serious and rigid, and he did not have many similarities with Han Jin. He also spoke very succinctly. He simply thanked everyone for visiting today and said some high-sounding mandarin words before walking off the stage.

As soon as he stepped down, he was surrounded by a group of people, all of whom were close to him. Although Han Zizhang had a stereotypical stern appearance, he was a businessman after all and skillfully dealt with these people. After a while, the crowd dispersed as he went upstairs.

Zheng Jue raised his head and glanced at the second floor. Unlike the bright lights on the first floor, the lights on the second floor were a little dim, and a row of off-white doors was hidden in the shadows. Zheng Jue watched Han Zizhang enter the room on the far left of the corridor, and he knew in his heart that this was probably Han Zizhang’s study. The people in that house are the most powerful people in Hong Kong, and Wen Huaan is inside.

Seeing Zheng Jue staring at the room where Han Zizhang entered, Han Jin thought he was curious, so he whispered, “That is my father’s study. At today’s cocktail party, my father and some of my uncles have not seen each other for a long time. I am afraid they are still reminiscing about the old days.”

Reminiscing? Zheng Jue sneered in his heart. It is such a lie used to the children. Who can talk about the past for four or five hours? These people control the economy of Hong Kong. I’m afraid they are talking about money.

Zheng Jue’s heart was turbulent, but his face was calm. He smiled and took a sip of his glass of wine, then whispered, “I see, I am ignorant.”

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After the cocktail party was over, Susie drove him back. Originally, Han Jin insisted on sending him, but Han Jin also drank a lot tonight. Zheng Jue didn’t dare to gamble with his life, so he politely refused him, which made Han Jin’s face darken again, but at this time Zheng Jue couldn’t care less. He drank too much tonight, and his stomach was very uncomfortable.

After meeting with him, Susie was also taken aback by his pale face. She didn’t dare let him go home, so she sent him directly to the hospital. In the end, he was diagnosed with a stomach ulcer and required hospitalization.

Zheng Jue was a little dumbfounded for a while.

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Footnote:

1. Tai Chi (太极) is a Chinese martial art. ZJ compared his socializing with the others to Tai Chi (Baidu).